The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) issued Circular No. 3/2025 on 21 July 2025, announcing adjustments to various intellectual property-related fees, including those for Patents...

Recently, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has officially released a notice through official channels to adjust trademark renewal fees for the first time since 1998.

In Singapore, a trademark may face revocation if it remains unused for five consecutive years after registration.

Starting January 1, 2026, the newly revised "Patent Examination Guidelines" by the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (hereinafter refer to "CNIPA") will officially take effect, introducing substantial adjustments to the patent invalidation declaration procedures.

China’s judicial approach to software copyright protection continues to evolve, reflecting a stronger emphasis on innovation and more sophisticated handling of complex technical disputes.

Through coordinated criminal and civil actions, Edelman Shoe, Inc. secured the conviction and civil liability of an infringer, including imprisonment, fines, and civil compensation.

A trademark in Malaysia is a unique sign used to distinguish the source of goods or services. It can include traditional elements such as names, words, phrases, logos, symbols and designs, as well as non-traditional types like colors, scents and sounds.

In early 2025, China's Supreme Court issued the Notice on Upholding Strict and Impartial Judiciary and Regulating the Adjudication and Enforcement of Enterprise-Related Cases...

As a global innovator or IP firm navigating China's patent landscape, stay ahead with the latest revisions to China's Patent Examination Guidelines—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Establishment and amendment timeline of the Regulations on the Protection of New Plant Varieties (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"):

Since the revision of the Patent Examination Guidelines in 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has strengthened its preliminary examination of design patents...

On December 27, 2025, the National People's Congress (NPC) published the long-anticipated Draft Amendment to the PRC Trademark Law for public consultation. Earlier official disclosures confirmed that the draft...

Recent adjustments to China's trademark classification and patent examination guidelines indicate a coordinated regulatory effort to formally integrate emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI)...

In civil litigation, "repeated litigation" is a common legal concept that not only pertains to the litigation rights of the parties involved but also impacts the rational allocation of judicial resources.

General Administrative Actions: Warnings, fines (up to ~RMB 75,000 for individuals; RMB 150,000 for enterprises), confiscation of infringing goods/tools, license revocation, etc. Typical duration: 1–6 months.

In March 2026, China’s IP protection entered its annual strategic positioning phase—judicial rules for AI and deployment of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) emerged as the hot topics.

The plaintiff is a well-known American clothing manufacturer and retailer with the "CHAMPION" brand, which has a history of over 100 years and enjoys high recognition both in China and globally.

On November 13, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has published the Revision of the Patent Examination Guidelines on its official website.

Chang Tsi & Partners successfully represented Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. in filing an invalidation application against the trademark "日昭和(RI ZHAO HE in Chinese)" (No. 15325268).

The Taiwan Supreme Court has issued a powerful judgment (Burberry v. ETMall, 2025) that offers significant new direction for the calculation of trademark infringement damages.